The Phnom Penh Post

NZ best Pakistan in stunning four-run win

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NEW Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs in a sensationa­l finish to the fourth day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Set 176 to win, Pakistan were cruising at 130 for 3 at one stage but were bowled out for 171 as the batsmen collapsed around Azhar Ali, with debutant New Zealand leftarm spinner Ajaz Patel finishing with 5-59 and fast bowler Neil Wagner taking 2-27. Azhar Ali top-scored with 65 while Asad Shafiq made 45.

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